Activity
Mountain Biking
Duration
14 Days
Difficulty
Challenging/Demanding
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Best Season
March, April, May, September, October, November
Ride into the Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang, one of Nepal’s most remote and mystical regions
Conquer high-altitude passes over 4,000 meters, including Gyu La and Lo La
Explore the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang and the thousand-year-old sky caves
Tackle technical singletracks and rugged Himalayan terrain
Enjoy full support with guides, permits, flights, and optional bike rental
The Upper Mustang Mountain Biking is a thrilling adventure that offers a perfect blend of culture, natural splendor, and challenge in the contrast of otherworldly desert-like terrain. Open for foreigners only in 1992, this forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang has kept its culture almost intact, where you will feel time standing still.
Beginning your Upper Mustang mountain bike tour after taking a scenic drive from the vibrant streets of Kathmandu and the serene lakes of Pokhara, you will finally pedal the bike in the rainshadow valley from Muktinath onwards. Riding through the dramatic desert terrain, ancient Tibetan-style villages, and sacred sites like Muktinath and Lo Manthang, you will gain grip both on the handle and higher himalayas.
Crossing high mountains passes over 4,000 meters and descending singletracks through the Lubra Valley will let you experience the real thrill of cycling on the Upper Mustang biking route. Moreover, exploring centuries-old sky caves carved into cliff faces adds a touch of history to your journey.
With full vehicle support, experienced MTB guides, domestic flights, permits, and an optional full-suspension bike rental, the Upper Mustang Enduro offers an unbeatable combination of adrenaline, altitude, and authentic Himalayan culture.
For the exciting 14-day journey of Upper Mustang Biking, you will first arrive in Nepal via Tribhuvan International Airport. Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport terminal. Then, they will take you to designated hotels where you can unpack and take some rest.
In the evening, you will attend the briefing session with other fellow riders. Our experienced guide team will provide a detailed briefing along with some safety protocols for safe mountain biking. You will review the itinerary together and learn about the routes and terrain difficulty. Before you leave for the hotel, we will arrange a welcome dinner where you can taste traditional Nepali food. Like this, your first day in Kathmandu, a city that effortlessly blends centuries of the past with contemporary life, ends.
All Airport Transfers
Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Guide
Full Vehicle Support
All meals as per the itinerary
All accommodation as per the itinerary
All permits and Entry Fees
Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit (500$ USD Per Person)
All Domestic Flights as mentioned in the itinerary
Duffel bags, T-shirt (Yours to keep)
International Airfare and taxes
Travel Insurance with rescue and emergency evacuation
Nepal Entry visa (Visa is obtained in Nepal Airport immigration on arrival. USD 25 per visa for 15 days, USD 40 per visa for 30 days, and USD 100 per visa for 90 days. All the visas are multiple-entry visas. Please carry 02 passport-sized photograph
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
All items of a personal nature, like telephone bills, laundry, drinks, etc.
Items such as hot water for shower/drinking, Mobile phone and camera charging, etc, will be extra during the trek, which can be paid to the tea house/lodge owner directly.
Tipping for to guide, porter, and driver
Any other item that is not mentioned in the Cost includes list.
Embarking on the Upper Mustang mountain biking tour is not for everyone. You cannot just pack your bag and start hitting the trail. You need reasonable physical fitness and mental endurance to overcome the technical and challenging sections of the Upper Mustang biking route. Moreover, gaining some prior high altitude biking experience can be a great help in this journey.
Apart from challenging terrain, cycling at high altitude can be another difficult factor for this adventure. However, with a good level of physical fitness, right preparation and reasonable biking skills, you can definitely ace the Himalayas of the Upper Mustang.
You will be staying at the teahouses during this 14 day journey. Most teahouses will offer you basic to moderate levels of services. You will get twin sharing rooms which you may need to share with other fellow riders. These teahouses will offer you additional services like hot showers, charging electronics, WiFi etc. However, you have to pay an extra amount apart from accommodation to avail these services.
When it comes to food options, you will have a wide variety of foods. You can eat staple Daal Bhaat Tarkari, momo, thukpa etc. With great influence of Tibetan culture in these regions, you may find many Tibetan foods like Tibetan Breads, Tsampa etc.
Like any other mountain biking adventure, spring(March and May) and autumn(September to November) are considered favorable times for embarking on the Upper Mustang biking journey. The mild temperature with clear views allow you to enjoy biking more than ever. Moreover, being the rainshadow area of Nepal Upper Mustang is also perfect for monsoon mountain biking.
You will need 3 permits to complete the Upper Mustang biking tour.
